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It’s been nearly 18 months since the rallying cries of #MeToo and #TimesUp swept through the Internet with increasing momentum. A year and a half later, higher education institutions across the nation continue pushing forward to end sexual intimidation,...

UNM Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) has announced Dr. Anju Manral as its new medical director.
Dr. Manral, an internal medicine physician, has most recently been practicing at the UNM Northeast Heights Family Health Clinic caring for a wide range...

Dr. James Wilterding who has served as the executive director for The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) beginning in February 2017 is leaving the University to pursue other career interests in Boston.
Wilterding joined the...

To support well-being and overall mental health, The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is offering a new, online tool for Lobos to use anywhere at any anytime.
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a tool that can be used to...

UNM Student Health & Counseling, SHAC as it is known, has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Accreditation distinguishes this student health care center from other similar centers as only 30 percent of...

The Fall 2018 semester marked the one-year anniversary since The University of New Mexico became a tobacco-free campus. Since adopting this tobacco-free policy, UNM has observed a decreased in tobacco-use from 22.5 percent in 2017 to 13.7 percent one...

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is offering four upcoming workshops for students. Students can attend the workshops free of charge.
The first is a Stress and Anxiety Toolbox workshop. While attending college, there are many causes for stress and...

With cold and flu season on the horizon, The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) will offer free flu shots for Lobos 18-years and older, while supplies last. Flu shots will be offered on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2...

According to a recent CNN report, many states, including New Mexico, require more training hours to receive a barber’s license than a police badge. Some states are even encouraging cosmetologists to receive victim response training. It’s part of why...

This year’s flu season has been tougher than most, but there’s still time to get a flu shot. UNM Students can receive a free flu shot at SHAC in dedication to "Take One for Raymond," an initiative began by the parents of former UNM student Raymond...

Faculty Experts

Dr. Emile Nakhleh is a research professor and coordinator of National Security Programs at UNM. Nakhleh is a retired Senior Intelligence Service Officer, a National Intelligence Council Associate and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Since ...